Campbell Scientific CSM1 Card Storage Module - Manual (Page 41)

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If an error does occur, use the E option several times to check if the position at
which the error occurs is repeatable. If the test fails at different points in the
card, then either the card or module may have a serious hardware fault. If
other cards work with the module, then the card is at fault and should not be
used. If the error always occurs in the same memory page, it is possible to use
the card with reduced capacity. Please contact Campbell Scientific for further
advice.
At the end of the test, CSMCOM displays a message indicating how many
locations are usable.
3.10 C – Clear Data Area Quickly
This option is similar to the E option, with the exception that it does not do a
full memory test. Instead CSMCOM uses the '1249K' command to erase the
card memory and reset the pointers. Before this, CSMCOM temporarily
offloads all programs present in the card to disk. After erasure the programs
are reloaded into the card so that only data is erased.
As with the E option, you are asked to verify that you wish to proceed with
erasing the card.
As with options P and D, program reading and loading are subject to
verification procedures. If CSMCOM is unable to reload a program back
into the card, a warning is displayed and a temporary file containing the
program is retained on disk. Such temporary files are named
T1249K1.DLD...T1249K8.DLD depending on the program area in which the
program is stored in the card. If an error occurs, you should copy or rename the
files that have not been loaded into the card before investigating the problem.
The file can later be loaded manually using the D option.
If the card is corrupted do not use the C option initially. Use the E option to
fully test and reset the card.
3.11 Q – Quit
Q quits CSMCOM and returns to DOS.
4. Filename Conventions
For all options where CSMCOM asks you for a filename, if you enter a
filename that contains '*' or a '?' wildcard character a list of files of that
specification is displayed on the screen. You are then prompted to enter the
filename again.
You can abort an option at this point by not entering any name and pressing
the Esc key.
If you have already entered a filename, before running an option, CSMCOM
prompts you with the same name again. Pressing the Enter key at this stage
accepts the previously entered name. To enter a different name, type out the
new name in full and press Enter.